Meaning
A formal way to ask how someone is.
Cultural Background
Greetings are mandatory. Skipping them is seen as a sign of poor upbringing.
Always wait for the response.
It is polite to wait for 'Sijambo' before continuing.
Meaning
A formal way to ask how someone is.
Always wait for the response.
It is polite to wait for 'Sijambo' before continuing.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct plural form?
If you are greeting two people, what do you say?
Hamjambo is the plural form for addressing two or more people.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIf you are greeting two people, what do you say?
Hamjambo is the plural form for addressing two or more people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYou can, but it might sound formal. Use Mambo for friends.
Related Phrases
Sijambo
synonymI am fine.